Barking Wishes Senior Pet Rescue and Sanctuary
Animal rescue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Baton Rouge, LA 70818Hours of Operation
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Adoptable Pets at Barking Wishes Senior Pet Rescue and Sanctuary
Franklin
Dachshund
Male, Senior
Baton Rouge, LA
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Mayor
Poodle (Miniature)/Mixed Breed (Small)
Male, Senior
Baton Rouge, LA
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Buster
Jack Russell Terrier/Dachshund
Male, 11 yrs 8 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
Good with dogs
House-trained
Rambo
Chihuahua
Male, Senior
Baton Rouge, LA
Good with dogs
House-trained
Kofi
Dachshund
Male, Adult
Baton Rouge, LA
Good with dogs
House-trained
Eeyore
American Pit Bull Terrier
Male, Adult
Baton Rouge, LA
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Sweetie
American Staffordshire Terrier
Female, 8 yrs 3 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
Good with dogs
House-trained
Roy
Labrador Retriever
Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Dixie
Labrador Retriever/Anatolian Shepherd
Female, 10 yrs 7 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Rescue FAQs
We specialize in saving senior dogs who are often the first to be passed over and the last to be helped. Our dogs come from:
Scary, overcrowded shelters where they’re at high risk of euthanasia
Homes where their owners have passed away or entered long-term care
Situations of neglect, abandonment, or urgent need
They may come to us broken, scared, or sick—but they leave knowing love, safety, and peace.
Adoption steps
- Submit Application
- Will investigate home address location, fenced yard if required, check vet references
- Interview
- Phone interview to see what family life is like and try to match the perfect pet to the family, home check in person or virtual
- Approve Application
- Approve application and set up meet and greet with pet / pets and family. Pay adoption fee or foster to adopt. Take pet home
Additional adoption info
Adoption application
Pets at shelters and rescues near Barking Wishes Senior Pet Rescue and Sanctuary
11130 N. Harrell's Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
3803 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Lady
Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog
Female, Young
Baton Rouge, LA
Pitka (sanctuary)
Guinea Pig
Female, Senior
Baton Rouge, LA
Jack Jack
Domestic Shorthair
Male, Adult
Baton Rouge, LA
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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